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Daily Slop - 5 Jul 25

Daily Slop - 5 Jul 25

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Washington Rookie Forecast 2025

Most Likely To Bust

NONE

The Commanders were without a third-round pick, and I do not think that Josh Conerly Jr. or Trey Amos are likely to be busts. Players drafted on day three aren’t real busts if they don’t stick in the NFL, as the vast majority of day three...

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Commanders' cornerback room is on the RISE!

Commanders' cornerback room is on the RISE!

Emmanuel Forbes over Christian Gonzalez still haunts my dreams...

Heck, the majority of the moves Ron Rivera made in his tenure here, including hiring Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator, still haunt my dreams! Alas, we are heading into year two of a return to normalcy, and just like some fans need to let go of the old moniker, I need to let go of my deep hatred for Ron Rivera - because if it wasn’t for him, we wouldn’t have Jayden Daniels!


Now, back to the piece at hand.

The Commanders cornerback room is one of the team’s biggest...

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Daily Slop - 4 Jul 25 - Happy 249th birthday!

Daily Slop - 4 Jul 25 - Happy 249th birthday!

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Marcus Mariota at peace with mentorship role entering return season with Washington Commanders

“For me, it was one of those things hard to pass up, and you want to go somewhere where you’re wanted,” Mariota said. “And they were very adamant that they wanted me back for another year. I love coach, DQ (Dan Quinn) and just...

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2024 REWIND: Week 18 - Commanders close out the regular season by beating the Cowboys to reach 12 wins

2024 REWIND: Week 18 - Commanders close out the regular season by beating the Cowboys to reach 12 wins

Marcus Mariota came on in relief of Jayden Daniels to lead the team to a win for the second time in the ‘24 season

The Commanders and Cowboys were living out the 2024 seasons that had been imagined in the ‘24 offseason and preseason — one team was looking to reach its 12th win in the final week while the other was stumbling towards the finish line of a difficult season with a losing record already locked in. But somehow it was the Commanders looking for their 12th win while Cowboys fans worried about draft position and impending coaching changes....

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Commanders fans are extremely bullish about the upcoming season

Commanders fans are extremely bullish about the upcoming season

Over 7 in 10 Hogs Haven readers expect the team to win at least 11 games

In this week’s Reacts survey, we asked Hogs Haven readers to predict Washington’s record for the upcoming 2025 season and to forecast the winner of the NFC East. The answers to both questions showed overwhelming belief in the home team.

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Ninety-seven percent of respondents predicted a winning record for the Commanders, with 82% expecting the team to produce at least 11 wins.

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Daily Slop - 3 Jul 25 - What’s ahead for Mikey Sainristil as he moves back to slot corner?

Daily Slop - 3 Jul 25 - What’s ahead for Mikey Sainristil as he moves back to slot corner?

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Challenges facing Mike Sainristil as he shifts back to the slot

Sainristil immediately won the starting slot cornerback job, but after the secondary had multiple issues in the opening weeks of the season, the Commanders kicked him outside and he steadily improved over the course of the season. He came up with two huge interceptions in...

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The Washington Commanders will reveal new alternate helmet and uniform next week

The Washington Commanders will reveal new alternate helmet and uniform next week

New uniforms!

There have been rumors and reports about new uniforms for the Washington Commanders, and managing partner Josh Harris hinted at them in February. A new report this morning said the team would be debuting a new alternate helmet and uniform on July 9th. The Commanders have now confirmed that report, and posted a silhouette of a player with the team’s W logo visible on the helmet and in the bottom left of the picture.

Our sources have indicated that the Washington Commanders will be the first to reveal a new alternate helmet and jersey on July 9....

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Washington Commanders 2025 NFL Training Camp Dates Announced

Washington Commanders 2025 NFL Training Camp Dates Announced

Training Camp!

The Washington Commanders have announced their training camp dates, including three that are open to the public. There are also three days that are for season ticket holders. Kids Day is Saturday, August 2nd, and Military Appreciation Day is Sunday, August 10th.

It’s that time of year, Commanders fans!

Join us in Ashburn, Virginia for an exclusive look at your 2025 Washington Commanders as they prepare for the upcoming season. Admission to open practices is FREE. To accommodate as many fans as possible, tickets are limited to **a maximum of six tickets and one parking...

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Daily Slop - 2 Jul 25 - What did Johnny Newton show on film in his rookie season?

Daily Slop - 2 Jul 25 - What did Johnny Newton show on film in his rookie season?

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Where does DT Johnny Newton stand entering his second year?

Breaking down DT Johnny Newton’s rookie season and where he stands entering his second year

Much was expected of Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton when the Commanders surprisingly drafted him with the 36th overall pick in last year’s NFL Draft. He was a surprising pick because defensive...

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Washington Commanders key additions for 2025: Defense

Washington Commanders key additions for 2025: Defense

Which new face on defense can help the Commanders get beyond the NFC Championship game this season?

Washington Commanders Key Players will be a short series — likely three articles — in which John Portis and Bill-in-Bangkok will, together, explore newcomers to Washington’s roster that need to punch above their weight for the Commanders to progress to the next level of competition.

Since last year’s roster went to the NFC Championship, in essence we are discussing which offseason additions could propel the franchise to the Super Bowl in 2025.

*The qualifications are simple: any Commander that was not with the...

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Commanders Reacts Survey: Predicting ‘25 season record and NFC East division winner

Commanders Reacts Survey: Predicting ‘25 season record and NFC East division winner

Poll questions!!

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

No long introduction for today’s survey; just two questions about the upcoming season and the eventual NFC East Champion.

Comments & Results

Of course, we invite you to answer the survey questions below, but also feel free to expand on your answers and provide nuance in the comments section. I rely on those comments when discussing the...

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Daily Slop - 1 Jul 25 - Rookie RB Croskey-Merritt has huge opportunity with Commanders in 2025

Daily Slop - 1 Jul 25 - Rookie RB Croskey-Merritt has huge opportunity with Commanders in 2025

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Michael Gallup is entering the last chance saloon with Commanders at camp

The time away allowed Gallup to refocus and find his love for football again. Washington gave him a route back into the league, but it comes with no guarantees whatsoever. He’ll have to earn his spot in a crowded wide receiver room just like everyone...

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